Royal Canadian Mounted Police: Edmonton — Alberta RCMP reminds residents of simple tips with big crime reduction impacts

Edmonton — Alberta RCMP reminds residents of simple tips with big crime reduction impacts

As the weather warms up, most Albertans are spending more time outdoors, and often away from their homes. Not securing your property can make you a prime target for theft. In May 2023, there were 440 residential break and enters and 45 seasonal property break and enters in Alberta RCMP jurisdictions. Property theft is often a crime of opportunity. Learning how to properly secure your residential and seasonal properties is the best defence. Following simple practices like crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) can have big impacts.

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